Here, we will study how to draw a kingfisher for children in simple and easy steps. This article is ideal for every child and beginner who wants to learn drawing. Each picture is accompanied with the right explanation regarding how to draw it. Go through the illustration step by step and you are done with it.
The tutorial demonstrates 3 variants of drawing to assist you with the choices. You may also draw colored cartoon kingfisher for yourself. Utilize any form of color which you are skilled at.
How to draw a kingfisher
Step 1: Begin by indicating the measurements of the kingfisher’s body, as for this draw a small circular head and a smooth tilted oval beneath it. Also, indicate a guideline for the branch.
Step 2: Begin drawing guidelines to draw the kingfisher tail, chest, and neck for the bird. Draw 2 lines at the back of the body and underneath the branch draw another line.
Step 3: Draw beak and mouth of the bird with outlines drawn, draw the leg beneath the body of kingfisher as well.
Step 4: Draw the outline of the bird’s wings and beak as indicated in the picture below. To complete the shape draw a line on tip of tail lines.
Step 5: Towards the back of the beak there are small eyes and a rounded shape above the head for the crest. Toss in the toes at the leg and sprinkle a few extra details on the tail and draw wings with several lines.
Step 6: Refer to the remaining details of the bird and scatter many more lines and features as part of the wings, the crest, mane on the neck, etc.
Step 7: Outline for drawing is prepared, add details for the bird’s fur. Sketch the small curved lines wherever needed, refer to the given image.
Step 8: Once all adding and drawing details are completed, erase all unwanted lines and guidelines.
How to draw a kingfisher for kids
Step 1: Draw 2 round overlapping shapes as below for your reference.
Step 2: On the left hand side of the head draw a beak with 2 lines meeting at the end. From the middle of the body draw a line slightly curved from the top and 2 other lines with the body wall.
Step 3: Add finishing touches to the bird with some lines close to eyes and wings.
Step 4: Outline of the bird is done, draw details as wings feathers, and hairs on head.
Step 5: Our drawing is done, shade bird to give thickness and depthness to the drawing.
How to draw a cartoon Kingfisher:
Drawing a cartoon kingfisher is simple, you can draw them simply by using simple and different ovals. We have provided step by step image for your reference just follow them and draw your kingfisher.
Facts about Kingfisher:
- They are medium to small-sized birds with long pointed bills.
- African dwarf kingfisher is the smallest species measuring around 4 inches whereas the largest species, the giant kingfisher measures 18 inches in length.
- Forests and woodlands are threatened with some of the wild kingfishers.
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